Introduction

• Complete all research aids and activities before planning your trip
• Plan a two week trip that includes visits to historical areas, the state capital, the State of Maine Museum, and that includes visits to Northern, Central and Southern areas ..,
• Be able to explain why your group chose the activities and how they decided on an itinerary. Be sure to tell us during what season you will take your vacation in.
• Create a Slideshow Presentation with appropriate clipart (from the WWW) and bulleted information that helps you share your trip with the class. You may use as many slides as needed to tell your story but you may not go over fifteen slides.
• Be sure that every member of the group has input and is happy with the itinerary;
• Be sure to include why your group feels a visit to Maine can be fun and worthwhile;

The Process

To Begin:

First you'll be assigned to a 'family' of four. Once you've picked a role to play (mom, dad, brother, sister, cousin, Grammy, etc.), you will begin to get to know Maine as you complete the Research Activities.

The Research:

Complete the following activities using the Outline Map in the Research Aids below. You will need to print 4 copies to complete four different map activities and include a legend and title for each map. 1. Map Activity: Map A. Identify counties of Maine. Use the Kid's Page - Maine Counties to help you with this activity. Be sure to label the County and the County Seat. Remember to make note of Maine's French communities on this map. Map B. Identify geographic areas (Regions) of Maine and their influence on the economy (Vacationland). Use the Visit Maine and Maine's Regional Guide to help you with this activity. Map C. Identify major economic areas in Maine and specify products from those areas. This map may be easier to do after you have completed the Maine Products Crossword. Map D. Identify the major rivers and lakes of Maine. You may use the map on this link or you may want to use reference books in your classroom library. 2. Geography Activity: Print out and complete this activity from Enchanted Learning. 3. Product Activity: Complete and hand in for correction the Product research aid and/or the Product Crossword Puzzle. Be sure you are aware of what season and where the product is available. Use the Maine's Products and Lumbering link to help you. 4. Famous People Activity: Worksheet A. Complete and hand in for correction the Artists and Writers Crossword Puzzle. Use the Famous People link to help you. Worksheet B. Complete and hand in for correction the Entrepreneurs,Sports and Entertainment Crossword Puzzle. Use the Famous People link to help you. Worksheet C. Complete and hand in for correction the Political Figures Crossword Puzzle. Use the Famous People link to help you. Worksheet D. Complete and hand in for correction the History Crossword Puzzle. The following links will help, Maine Memory, Maine Historical Society, Lumbering in Maine History, Pulp and Paper, America's Story - Maine, State of Maine-Kid's Page. 5. Maine Government Activity Complete and hand in for correction the Government Flowchart. Use the links in the online version to help you. Research Aids Outline Map Map Activities Click on, open and save the map to your folder before you begin work. You will need four copies of this map. Product Puzzle   Product Research Aid   Products of Maine Activities Here are two activities you can use to learn more about the products of Maine. The Product Puzzle is a fun way to learn but is not as detailed as the Product Research Aid. You will find your answers on the 'Maine's Products'and Lumbering link. Click to open the activity your teacher has asked you to complete, print it out and complete it to hand in to your teacher. Artists and Writers   Entrepreneurs,Sports and Entertainment   Political Figures   Famous People Activities Use the link to Famous People on the State of Maine-Kid's Page to find the answers to these puzzles. Click to open the activity your teacher has asked you to complete, print it out, complete it and hand it in to your teacher. Maine Government- Maine Government   Click to open the Maine Government Worksheet, print it out, complete it and hand it in to your teacher. Use the online version to seek help from the Maine Government Website. The letters are small so you may need to refer to the matching worksheet you printed to help you follow the links in the online version. You can also change the Monitor Resolution for better viewing. History Puzzle Print out and complete the puzzle to complete and hand in to your teacher.

Plan the Trip After all your research during this online unit and with any other resources, you should have a pretty good idea of where you would like to go in Maine. Plan your trip keeping in mind the season you have chosen to take your vacation in, where every member of team wants to go, and be sure to include the state capital, historical visits, and any other visits your teacher has told you are a 'must see'. The budget log and the mileage log will help you keep track of expenses as you go. These are best completed online so the formulas will work. You can print them out after they are complete.

Trip Organizers Budget Log-PDF Budget Log-Excel Budget Log-Apple This spreadsheet will help you keep track of money as you spend it by the event and by the day. Open and Save the Log to your computer. Print the Log and complete it using a calculator. If you wish to use the 'Online Version' of the Budget Log and have Excel or AppleWorks installed on your computer, your teacher may request the file be sent to you. I will send it as soon as possible. (Note: MSAD54 teachers, may request the resource CD) Mileage and Gas Log-PDF Mileage and Gas Log-Excel Mileage and Gas Log-Apple This spreadsheet will help you keep track of Mileage and Gas and will be used to complete your budget log. Open and Save the Log to your computer. Print the Log and complete it using a calculator. If you wish to use the 'Online Version' of the Mileage and Gas Log and have Excel or AppleWorks installed on your computer, your teacher may request the file be sent to you. I will send it as soon as possible. (Note: MSAD54 teachers, may request the resource CD) Historical Visit Choices Use this worksheet when you are making your top five choices for historical visits. You will use the completed worksheet to discuss your choices with your team. Click on it to open and print it out. Your teacher may have you hand this in for correction, so be sure to explain why you have chose this place and what you expect to learn. REMEMBER, THE MAINE STATE MUSEUM MUST BE ONE OF THE GROUP'S CHOICES. The following links will help, Maine Memory, Maine Historical Society, Lumbering in Maine History,America's Story - Maine, State of Maine-Kid's Page. Maine Road Map Print this map out to help plan the order of your visit. Use one of the distant planners (Maps On Us or Maps.com ) to determine the miles you traveled between areas you visited and total miles for the day. 14-Day Planner Use this planner and a map to decide what it the best route to visit the places your group wished to visit in the most organized way. Be sure to mention anything special about the economy of the area. (For instance, will you try lobster, blueberries, or potatoes? Will you enjoy the activity of Freeport or any other town that enjoys the company of many tourists?)

"Take" Your Trip

As you create your presentation you will be taking your trip. You will 'recreate' your vacation using presentation software available to you. You could consider creating a slide to share each day but also may want to combine a couple days into one slide to save time and work. Use the '14-Day Planner you completed as your guide when designing your slides. Be sure there is enough information on each slide to help you present your trip to the audience, but do not tell it all on a slide. Keep your slides simple and easy to read (Bullets are a great way to help prompt you when speaking.)

Present Your Trip

Public speaking takes practice and organization. Your group should take the time to practice who will say what and how they will say it as you move through your slides. Your teacher will be able to tell how well you researched Maine by how well you present your trip to the audience and how well you answer any questions.

Describe to the learners how their performance will be evaluated. Specify whether there will be a common grade for group work vs. individual grades.

	Beginning 1	Developing 2	Accomplished 3	Exemplary 4	Score
Identify counties, regions relating to the foreign heritage of Maine's populace with specific attention to Canada and Europe	Student has identified and labeled the counties of Maine.	Student has identified and labeled Maine's counties and French communities.	Student has identified and labeled Maine's counties and French communities on a detailed and well prepared map.	Student has identified and labeled Maine's counties and French communities on a detailed and well prepared map. Student mentions a visit to one of Maine's French communities in the presentation of the trip.
Identify geographic areas of Maine and their influence on the economy	1. Student made an attempt but did not complete map	1. Student accurately identified the geographic areas of Maine.	1. Student accurately identified the geographic areas of Maine. 2. Student identified how these areas influence our economy on the map.	1. Student accurately identified the geographic areas of Maine. 2. Student identified how these areas influence our economy on the map and by discussing how they enjoyed the area on their trip. (ie. water-skiing)
Identify major rivers, mountains, lakes in Maine	1. Student made an attempt but did not complete map 2. Student made an attempt Did not complete the Enchanted Learning Activity	1. Student included most of the rivers, mountains and lakes in Maine on their map. 2. Student completed the Enchanted Learning Activity	1. Student completed an accurate and neat outline map that includes all major rivers and lakes of Maine. 2. Student completed Enchanted Learning activity with 100% accuracy. 3. Student mentions the major rivers, mountains, and lakes in the tour of Maine.	1. Student completed an accurate and neat outline map that includes all major rivers and lakes of Maine. 2. Student completed Enchanted Learning activity with 100% accuracy. 3. Student accurately mentions the places of interest along the major rivers, mountains, and lakes in the tour of Maine.
Use legends on a map	1. Student has included a legend on each map but it does not help a viewer understand the map.	1. Student has included a legend on each map that only partially helps a viewer understand the map.	1. Student has included an accurate legend that represents most of the map.	1. Student has included an accurate legend that thoroughly explains the map.
Identify major economic areas in Maine(where potatoes, blueberries,dairy, paper and manufacturing industries are located)	1. Student has made an attempt to complete Product Crossword Puzzle.	1. Student has made an attempt to complete Product Crossword Puzzle. 2. Student mentions at least two products in the presentation of their tour.	1. Student has accurately completed the Product Crossword Puzzle. 2. Student is able to mention the products of Maine accurately according to area,season and availability as he or she shares their visit to Maine.	1. Student has accurately completed the Product Crossword Puzzle. 2. Student is able to mention the products of Maine accurately according to area,season and availability throughout their presentation.
Understand Maine's history and governments	1. Student made an attempt to complete the Maine Government Flowchart 2. Student made an attempt to complete the History Puzzle.	1. Student completed the Maine Government Flowchart 2. Student completed the History Puzzle.	1. Student made an attempt to complete the Maine Government Flowchart 2. Student mentioned a visit to the State's Capital. 3. Student mentioned at least one historical event in the presentation.	1. Student made an attempt to complete the Maine Government Flowchart 2. Student mentioned a visit to the State's Capital and includes meeting at least one of their representatives. 3. Student mentions history of Maine throughout the presentation.
State the impact of immigrants on our state and country	1. Student mentions at least one contribution to our state's history and resources by a person who has immigrated here.	1. Student mentions at least two contributions to our state's history and resources by a person who has immigrated here.	1. Student mentions at least three contributions to our state's history and resources by a person who has immigrated here.	1. Student mentions at least four contributions to our state's history and resources by a person who has immigrated here.
Identify famous people and inventors in Maine	1. Student has made an attempt to complete the famous people activities	1. Student completed the famous people activities	1. Student completed the famous people activities 2. Student mentions visits to places in Maine with information about at least two of these people.	1. Student completed the famous people activities 2. Student mentions visits to places in Maine with information about famous people throughout their tour.
MLR Students will work, write, and speak effectively when doing research in all content areas.	1. Student made an attempt but lacked required information.	1. Student included all information but did not elaborate in anyway.	1. Student included all information and made an attempt to add extra information to the tour.	1. Student included all information and presented it to the audience in an engaging and creative way.

It is my hope that the many research activities included in this Webquest will help the learner understand more about the state of Maine. Improving Public Speaking and Presentation Skills is an important part of preparing a student for the business world. I hope you have enjoyed this Quest and encourage you to contact me with any concerns and/or comments.

Dorothy Small
Technology Integration Specialist

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